“I’ve always aspired to be a place where people want to bring their friends or their family when they’re visiting,” said Here’s Looking at You’s owner Penny Shaul. Continue reading Boutique owner looks back on 20 years on Main Street
AimeeBeth Davis, director of CCT’s “Fun Home” discussed some of the emotional and technical challenges with presenting the recursive, non-linear literary work as a live theater event. “It’s not the graphic novel brought to life,” she says. “It’s [Bechdel] reliving her memories.” Continue reading ‘Fun Home’ explores the process of turning grief into art
Last Saturday, Fandom Fest returned to Rosedale parking lot in downtown Chambersburg for its second year last Saturday. And like a good sequel, it was bigger and better than the first time around. While live action role players demonstrated their combat skills near the park’s freshly-planted Liberty Tree, contestants lined up for the costume contest down by the water wheel. Up in the main lot, the Franklin County Bookmobile was parked only a few vendor spaces away from KITT from Knight Rider and the A-Team’s van. Mermaids chilled in their grotto while Chambersburgers enjoyed the warm sun. Continue reading Fandom Fest II: A sequel that improves on the original
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Chasing Shadows Skateboards (67 N. Main St.). The shop offers skateboards, parts, accessories, guitars, music, videogames, books (including some manga), magazines, and other items. Continue reading ‘Make it your life and stick with it’: Skate shop drops in to Main Street location
Director and CCT board member AimeeBeth Davis has taken on the challenge of wrangling her 33-person cast, whose ages range from six to 60, to tell a story that is both funny and heartwarming. Continue reading CCT brings ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!’ to Capitol Theatre
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Council for the Arts hosted a fundraising gala in honor of their 35th anniversary. The event raised more than $33,000 that will be used to cover overhead costs allowing them to continue offering classes, exhibits, and other programming for community members of all ages. Continue reading Gala raises more than $33,000 for arts organization
It has been a busy month for the Ruby Beauty Company (42 S. Main St.). Since they opened their doors on Oct. 10, they have participated in AppleFest and Main Street’s trick-or-treating event. Now they are preparing for their official ribbon-cutting ceremony that will be held on Nov. 18. Continue reading ‘Meet me at the Ruby’: New salon joins Main Street community
Comprised of 168 works by 54 artists from 15 states, the Council for the Arts’ “Miniature Art 2023” exhibit is kind of a big deal. The 39th annual juried exhibition opened with a reception on Friday, Nov. 3, and it will be on display in the council’s gallery space (103 N. Main St.) until Dec. 23. The works can also be viewed and purchased on the council’s website. Continue reading Miniature art show draws big crowd
Authors Molly Kendall, Brian Potter and Michael Allen visited Hagerstown’s 2nd & Charles for signing events on Sept. 16. For Potter, the event marked the launch of his debut novel “Bought with Blood,” which was published through Allen’s publishing company SthenoType. Continue reading Signing event connects regional readers and writers / Brian Potter launches debut novel with SthenoType
Main Street was packed with people last Sunday for the Spring Food Truck Festival. The event featured more than 50 food vendors comprised of a mix of food trucks, food tents and local restaurants. Continue reading ‘Festival Weekend’ part two: Tastemaking at the Spring Food Truck Festival
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